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(( I got permission to do this from both Jiwin and Vermillion. 3nodding domokun ))

Sashaying down the street, ever so casually, was the infamous Toppyoushimonai-san, wearing a mere plush busness attire and his brunette hair slicked back professionaly. Of course, that name was merely a alias, a stupid name for the equally moronic world. Though, the title was humorous, he was called that many a time and hardly adressed of his real name. His past and true idenity was certainly a mystery yet to unfold; only those he deeply trusted and shared the same vindictive ways knew his biography.

But, why pray tell, was this demented man just walking down the ningen streets? Simple; to obtain a certain bait those annoying students couldn't refuse to take. Those strong brats deeply irritated that one day with the incident involving each one trapt within his classroom. Of course, he expected them to pass that level, for it was merely a test... He just didn't like to lose, depending on what state-of-mind he held at that time.

He smirked, deep sensual lips lifting in the crude gesture before placing slender hands into his soft pockets and continuing treading upon a stone path. The door stood before him, and he kindly knocked on it, swamping the vile grin to a neighborly smile.

The door slowly opened, revealing a petite older woman, her hand clenched into a gentle fist near the middle of her chest. "How may I help you?" she asked, returning the smile he had given in greeting.

"Minamino, Shiori?" The brunette tilted his head at the woman, inclining it in curiousity, even if he knew he was correct.

"Yes. Is this about Suuichi? I'm sorry, he's staying over at a friend's house, for a play, I believe..."

The smile vanished, golden eyes swirling in ectasy of fresh flesh to maim, oppertunity to cut gashes into another darling face. But, no joy would be offered to him, for this body needed to stay nice and neat.

"Oh, I know that, Shiori-chan-"

She gasped at the honorfic, slightly intimidated by his creepy expression and by the way he was heading closer towards her. "Please, steal what you want but don't-!"

Strings appeared from his hands, flowing easily from a wooden cross. Midair, they danced as a snake in seduction, slowly coiling in the air and creating vibes of dark energy. Each one flew towards the mother, some moving to trickle down her neck and the others to tightly grip her limbs.

"Ah, Shiori-chan, I'm not stealing... Merely borrowing. Unless your son and his friends do something... unfavourable." At once, each cord stabbed into her lithe figure, peircing the pallid skin and creating tiny ribbons of blood to evenly drip from her body. Soon, her body went limp, simply weak, and eyes remained unfocused and nearly lifeless.

"Welcome to my collection..." At once, many figures appeared, the aged and young, male and female, each one containing a certain ablity to use at his own expense. Their bodies were his, his to use, his to control. They stared at Shiori with horrible glares, cords peircing each of their joints. Shiori was simply tossed with the collection, vanishing with the group only to wait to be summoned.

Whistling, the 'teacher' smirked once more, and walked further along the sidewalk, heading towards a certain house.

((Ow. o__< That reminds me of Courage the Cowardly Dog. There was an episode with an evil pupeteer. gonk It was creepy.))

Koutaru blinked. 'Hobo?' Now that wasn't nice... Noting the little bits of ice on Shishi's hair, he brushed them off gently (after setting down the milk.) "How'd you get stuck in the fridge, of all places?" He set Shishi down on the table (delaying the inevitable, he is) and poured a bit of milk. "Before you do what I think you're going to do, you should at least warm up a bit." He put his handkerchief next to Shishi. "If you're still cold, that is." He drank from his cup.

((You two are making me smile. xD

Augh! The mental images. Dx

I'm going to edit Tahoi's post... -whistle-

Mizuumi, Botan IS death. o_o ))

Botan, being placed on the couch by Mizuumi, had no way to show gratitude, so she just stayed there.

Her body, aching out of stress and lack of sleep. She wished she had insomnia right now instead of feeling sleepy. Come to think of it.... she WAS still a bit tired....

Botan drifted off to a muscle aching sleep as she started to think about... food.

((Hm.... I think Botan is low on spirit energy. =o Because she needs to maintain enough to keep her physical body, right? Sorry, I've been struggling with WHY is Botan aching. Not just stress and lack of sleep. D: ))